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Freemasons
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Freemasonry, the teachings and practices of the fraternal (men-only) order of Free and Accepted Masons, the largest worldwide secret society—an oath-bound society, often devoted to fellowship, moral discipline, and mutual assistance, that conceals at least some of its rituals, customs, or activities from the public (secret societies do not necessarily conceal their membership or existence). Spread by the advance of the British Empire, Freemasonry remains most popular in the British Isles and in other countries originally within the empire.
The origin of Freemasonry is still perceived as a tangled web of mystery and opacity, due partly to the institution's use of ancient legendary history in its rituals and ceremonies, and to the loss of the early records of Masonic meetings, many of which may have been destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666.
It has been proposed that the order has roots in the Druids, Gnostics, Egyptian pharaohs, the mysteries of Isis and Osiris, Phoenicians, Dionysiac Artificers, Vedic Aryans, Zoroastrians, Rosicrucians, the Jewish Qabbalah, Hermeticism, Essenes, or the Crusades.
Freemasons are linked to numerous other rites, degrees, and orders collectively termed Masonic. Originally two words, Free Mason, the compound Freemason became standard by the nineteenth century. The term stands for "free and accepted mason," an accepted or "honorary" mason who is both freeborn (not bonded in servitude) and "free" from the original "operative" definition of masonry, the trade of stonecraft used to build churches and cathedrals throughout medieval Europe.
In most traditions, the applicant for admission is required to be an adult male, and all applicants must also believe in the existence of a Supreme Being and in the immortality of the soul. In practice, some lodges have been charged with prejudice against Jews, Catholics, and nonwhites. Generally, Freemasonry in Latin countries has attracted those who question religious dogma or who oppose the clergy (see anticlericalism), whereas in the Anglo-Saxon countries the membership is drawn largely from among white Protestants. The modern French tradition, founded in the 19th century and known as Co-Freemasonry or Le Droit Humain, admits both women and men.
Freemason secrets allegedly lurk behind everything from the planning of our nation’s capital to murder. Members of the enigmatic Masonic brotherhood include prominent politicians, Founding Fathers and titans of business. In modern times, Masons are known for donating millions to charity. But who are the Freemasons and what do they stand for? Is there really a secret Freemason handshake?
NWO
Freemasons are the workhorse of the New World Order, having infiltrated America's churches. Freemasons were instrumental in the creation of Communism, putting the lies of evolution into public schools, promoting the feminist and homosexual agendas, and producing a series of corrupt Bibles. Freemasonry seems to be involved in everything that is unholy, corrupt and destructive to America. Their goal is globalization.
KKK
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Ku Klux Klan’s order is one of the most enduring mysteries. Emerging first as a brotherhood dedicated to paying tribute to the original Southern organization of the Reconstruction period, the Second Invisible Empire developed into a mass movement with millions of members that influenced politics and culture throughout the early 1920s. It is interesting to explore the nature of these fraternities, especially the overlap between the Klan and Freemasonry. [1]
Although 1915 Klan organizer Colonel William Joseph Simmons was a freemason, he was also a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Odd Fellows, and eight other lodges. He is memorialized
Albert Pike has often been named as influential in the early Ku Klux Klan, being named in 1905 as "the chief judicial officer" of the Klan by a sympathetic historian of the early Klan, Walter Fleming. He was cited as the leader of the Arkansas Ku Klux Klan.
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Éliphas Lévi a Freemason, born Alphonse Louis Constant, was a French esotericist, poet, and writer. Initially pursuing an ecclesiastical career in the Catholic Church, he abandoned the priesthood in his mid-twenties and became a ceremonial magician. He
Things you may not know about Freemasons
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- The Freemasons Are the Oldest Fraternal Organization in the World.
- Freemason Symbols Aren’t What You Think - The “All-Seeing Eye,” or Eye of Providence, while not designed by Masons, has been used by the group to represent the omniscience of God. The most well-known Freemason symbol, “The Square and Compasses,” depicts a builder’s square joined by a compass. The “G” at its center remains subject to dispute; some experts at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for example, believe the “G” in the symbol’s center represents geometry, a critical field to the first Freemasons, while others believe it represents God, the “Grand Architect of the Universe.” The Square and Compasses remains a popular symbol on Masonic rings.
- Freemasons greet one another with a variety of handshakes, all based on one’s rank within the organization. “There is a handshake for each degree: Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master, i.e., the first three degrees and also in the higher degrees,” says Révauger. “Each rite has its own handshakes, so there is quite a variety. They are used during Masonic ceremonies.”
- The Catholic Church Forbids Members from Being Freemasons. The Catholic Church first condemned Freemasonry in 1738, prompted by concern over Masonic temples and the secret rituals performed within them. In the 19th century, the Vatican even called the Masons "the Synagogue of Satan." In 1983, declaring: “Their principles have always been considered irreconcilable with the doctrine of the Church and therefore membership in them remains forbidden. The faithful who enroll in Masonic associations are in a state of grave sin and may not receive Holy Communion."
- Freemasons Inspired America’s First Political Third Party. In the realm of politics, the first third party in the United States, the Anti-Masonic Party, formed in 1828 in response to fears that the group was growing too secretive and powerful. Many of its members touted conspiracy theories about the Freemasons, with some leaders claiming that an infamous murder of the time had occurred at the hands of the Masons, in an effort to keep the victim from revealing the organization’s secrets.
- Traditionally, Freemason membership has only been open to men. In the group’s “1723 Constitutions,” a kind of guidebook to the organization by James Anderson, written under the aegis of the Grand Lodge of England, women and atheists were excluded along with enslaved people. Now, “masons come from all walks of life, provided they can afford to pay the annual subscription,” says Révauger. But while women are allowed to join an affiliated organization called The Order of the Eastern Star, and some lodges recognize female members, “freemasonry is not as universal as it claims, since in many countries…women and atheists are still excluded.” In the U.S. and Europe, it can vary city to city, lodge to lodge. Freemasonry remains segregated,” says Jacob. “In the United States, several Grand Lodges still refuse to recognize Prince Hall Freemasonry, i.e., African American Masons,”
- Famous Freemasons can be found (installed) throughout history: George Washington was a Master Mason, and Benjamin Franklin was a founding member of the first Masonic Lodge in America. Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Gerald Ford were Masons, as was Prime Minister of Great Britain Winston Churchill. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Davy Crockett, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Henry Ford, Paul Robeson and astronaut Buzz Aldrin were also Freemasons.
Freemasons and the church
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Catholic Church
Freemasonry has, almost from its inception, encountered considerable opposition from organized religion, especially from the Roman Catholic Church, and from various states.
Clement XII, (born April 7, 1652, Florence—died Feb. 6, 1740, Rome), pope from 1730 to 1740. A member of the influential Florentine princely family of Corsini, he became papal ambassador to Vienna in 1691, cardinal deacon in 1706, and pope on July 12, 1730.
On April 28, 1738, Clement promulgated his bull In Eminenti, which condemned Freemasonry, the beliefs and observances of which were considered pagan and unlawful. The Masons were often hostile to the church, and Clement threatened to excommunicate any Catholic who joined. Clement commented on the secrecy of Masonic lodges and the “host of grievous punishment” received when violating the oath of secrecy. The bull did not delve into many specific objections to Masonic practices but concluded, based on “certain knowledge and mature deliberations,” that “all prudent and upright men have passed the same judgment on them as being depraved and perverted.” [2]
Note: They might have banned Freemasons, however, the Catholics did hand the keys of the church over to the Jesuits around the time of the Council of Trent, in the 1540's.
Mormon Church
The relationship between Mormonism and Freemasonry began early in the life of Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Smith's older brother, Hyrum, and possibly his father, Joseph, Sr. were Freemasons while the family lived near Palmyra, New York. In the late 1820s, the western New York region was swept with anti-Masonic fervor.
Nevertheless, by the 1840s, Joseph Smith and several prominent Latter Day Saints had become Freemasons and joined the Masonic Lodge in Nauvoo, Illinois. Soon after joining Freemasonry, Smith introduced the temple endowment ceremony including a number of symbolic elements that were very similar to those in Freemasonry. Smith remained a Freemason until his death; however, later leaders in the movement have distanced themselves from Freemasonry. In modern times, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) has clarified in its Now You Know series that its members may become Freemasons.
Seventh-day Adventist Church
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Some critics claim that the founders of Seventh-day Adventistim were Freemasons. They base this claim on what they believe to be the following evidence:
- William Miller, founder of Adventism, was a Free Mason;
- pictures of early Seventh-day Adventist leaders with the hidden hand or hand-in-jacket pose, which they say is a Masonic sign
- Ellen White’s use of phrases that can be found in Masonic literature
- Masonic logo used at Ellen White’s funeral
- The 1874 “Way of Life” lithograph, which contains an all-seeing-eye;
- James and Ellen White’s tombstones with the Masonic Egyptian obelisk.
Jehovah Witnesses
It's been said the Jehovah Witnesses [JW] are a demonic cult, founded by the false prophet Charles Taze Russell in 1874. Russell was a 33rd degree Freemason, a Satanic organization within an organization that founded many of today's mainstream false religions that masquerade as being Christian.
Freemasons and worship of Lucifer
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According to Manly P. Hall in his book "the Lost Keys of the Mason"; When the Mason learns that the key to the warrior on the block is the proper application of the dynamo of living power, he has learned the mystery of his Craft. The seething, surging energies of Lucifer are in his hands and before he may step onward and upward he must prove his ability to properly apply energy. [3]
Installed "President" and vice-president Freemasons
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Freemasons always gave themselves high positions by infiltrating the system. You will find freemason's are presidents of colleges and countries all over the world. Here's a list of known freemason presidents, vice-presidents, and candidates in the US.
- George Washington, 1st President, 1789 - 1797, Commanding General during American Revolution, made a Mason August 4, 1753, in Fredericksburg Lodge (now No. 4), A. F. & A. M., Fredericksburg, Virginia.
- James Monroe, 5th President, 1817 - 1825, made a Mason November 9, 1775, in Williamsburg Lodge (now No. 6), A.F. & A.M., Williamsburg, Virginia.
- Andrew Jackson, 7th President, 1829 - 1837 Harmony Lodge No. 1, Nashville, Tennessee, an Honorary Member of Federal Lodge No. 1, F. & A.M., Washington, D.C., and Jackson Lodge No. 1, F. & A.M., Tallahassee, Florida. In 1822 and 1823 he served as the Grand Master of Masons in Tennessee.
- James Knox Polk, 11th President, 1845 - 1849, made a Mason September 4, 1820, in Columbia Lodge No. 31, F. & A.M., Columbia, Tennessee.
- James Buchanan, 15th President, 1857 - 1861, made a Mason January 24, 1817, in Lodge No. 43 (it has no name), F. & A.M., Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- Andrew Johnson, 17th President, 1865 - 1869, made a Mason during May, 1851, in Greeneville Lodge No. 119 (now No. 3), F. & A.M., Greeneville, Tennessee.
- James Abram Garfield, 20th President. 1881, made a Mason November 22, 1864, in Columbus Lodge No. 30 F. & A.M., Columbus, Ohio.
- William McKinley, 25th President, 1897 - 1901, made a Mason May 3, 1865, in Hiram Lodge No. 21, A.F. & A.M., Winchester, Virginia.
- Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President, 1901 - 1909, made a Mason April 24, 1901, in Matinecock Lodge No. 806, F. & A.M., Oyster Bay, New York.
- William Howard Taft, 27th President, 1909 - 1913 - Chief Justice Supreme Court 1921 - 1930, made a "Mason at Sight" in an "Occassional Lodge" called for that purpose on February 18, 1909, in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, Cincinnati, Ohio, by Charles S. Hoskinson, Grand Master of Masons in Ohio.
- Warren Gamaliel Harding, 29th President, 1921 - 1923, made a Mason August 27, 1920, in Marion Lodge No. 70, F. & A.M., Marion, Ohio.
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President, 1933 - 1945, made a Mason November 28, 1911, in Holland Lodge No. 8, F. & A.M., New York, New York, the same Lodge in which George Washington, the Nation's first President, held Honorary membership.
- Harry S. Truman, 33rd President and 33rd-degree mason, 1945 - 1951, made a Mason March 18, 1909, in Belton Lodge No. 450, A.F. & A.M., Belton, Missouri. He served as the Grand Master of Masons of Missouri in 1940. Initiated: February 9, 1909, Belton Lodge No. 450, Belton, Missouri. In 1911, several Members of Belton Lodge separated to establish Grandview Lodge No. 618, Grandview, Missouri, and Brother Truman served as its first Worshipful Master. At the Annual Session of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, September 24-25, 1940, Brother Truman was elected (by a landslide) the ninety-seventh Grand Master of Masons of Missouri, and served until October 1, 1941. Brother and President Truman was made a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33º, and Honorary Member, Supreme Council on October 19,1945 at the Supreme Council A.A.S.R. Southern Jurisdiction Headquarters in Washington D.C., upon which occasion he served as Exemplar (Representative) for his Class. He was also elected an Honorary Grand Master of the International Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay. On May 18, 1959, Brother and Former President Truman was presented with a fifty-year award, the only U.S. President to reach that golden anniversary in Freemasonry.
- Gerald R. Ford, Jr. 38th President, 1974 - 1977. He was raised to the Sublime degree of Master Mason on May 18, 1951 in Columbia Lodge No. 3, F. &.A.M., of Washington, D.C., as a courtesy for Malta Lodge No. 465, F. & A.M. of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Lyndon Baines Johnson 1908-1973. 36th President, 1963 - 1969. Entered Apprentice degree Johnson City Lodge No. 561, Johnson City, Texas October 30, 1937. Did not advance.
- David Rice Atchison (1807–1886), U.S. senator from Missouri. Known for the claim that for one day (4 March 1849) he may have been Acting President of the United States. Member of Platte Lodge No. 56, Platte City, Missouri.
- John C. Breckinridge (1821–1875), 14th and youngest-ever Vice President of the United States. Expelled from the U.S. Senate after joining the Confederate Army. Member of Good Samaritan Lodge No. 174 at Lexington, Kentucky. Was suspended in 1861 and reinstated in 1871. Scottish Rite 33°.
- Richard M. Johnson (17 October 1780–19 November 1850), ninth vice president of the United States. Member and past master of Mount Vernon Lodge No. 14, Georgetown, Kentucky.
- Daniel D. Tompkins, sixth U.S. vice president and governor of New York (1774–1825). First Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, 1813–25.
- Lloyd Bentsen (1921–2006), U.S. senator from Texas, nominee (Democratic Party) for vice president in 1988
Famous (made to be famous) Freemasons
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Basically, if you've heard of em, they're likely a Freemason. Which basically proves these folk were installed in high places everywhere. Many conspiracies have arisen about Freemasons creating Hollywood.
The primary reason behind these allegations is that several Hollywood elites were/are members of the brotherhood. Not only actors but also famous producers, scriptwriters, and production company owners.
The entertainment business corporations founding fathers such as Walt Disney, Louis B. Mayer, and Cecile B. DeMille, were all Masons.
The Warner Brothers, founders of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., were Freemasons. The four were members of Mount Olive Lodge No. 506, in California. Various Hollywood films starred by some of the biggest actors are based around Freemasonry.
- Michelangelo - One of the most renowned painters and sculptors in history, Michelangelo was a Freemason. He is well known for many of his works, including the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the statue of David.
- Warren Buffett - One of the most famous and successful investors in history, Warren Buffett is a member of the Freemasons. His membership dates back to 1950, when he joined a lodge in Omaha, Nebraska. Since then, he has been an active member and has donated millions to the organization.
- Bill Gates - Father of depopulation by pharmakeia and Microsoft's co-founder is a Freemason. He joined the organization in 1985 and has since been involved with many philanthropic endeavors within the group, including donations to educational programs and charitable organizations.
- Steve Jobs - Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was initiated into the Freemasons at an early age. He became involved with several Masonic lodges during his lifetime, including one near his home in California. Jobs was reportedly an avid supporter of Masonic causes and often spoke about them during his public speeches and interviews.
- John D Rockefeller - The founder of Standard Oil Company was also a member of the Freemasons. He joined a lodge near his home town of Cleveland, Ohio, when he was still young and eventually became its master before leaving to pursue other interests in 1859. Rockefeller remained active with several Masonic organizations throughout his life and was even appointed as Grand Master for Ohio by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1909.
- J Paul Getty - One of America’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, J Paul Getty was also an active member of the Freemasons for much of his life. He joined a lodge near his home town when he was 17 years old and eventually served as grand master for California from 1949-1950 before retiring from active participation at age 50 due to health reasons.
- John Hancock – Hancock was an influential statesman during the American Revolution and was a prominent member of St. Andrew’s Lodge No. 1 in Boston, Massachusetts. He is famously known for his large signature on the Declaration of Independence.
- Elvis Presley - Elvis was a 33rd Degree Freemason, initiated into the Memphis Lodge No. 20 in October 1970.
- Willie Nelson – Willie Nelson is a member of the Johnson City Lodge No. 56 in Texas.
- Kurt Cobain – Kurt Cobain was initiated into the Freemason’s Olympia Lodge No. 3 in February 1992.
- Frank Sinatra – Frank Sinatra was initiated into the Hollywood Lodge No. 355 in California in 1943.
- Richard Pryor - Highly influential, and always controversial, African-American actor/comedian who was equally well known for his colorful language during his live comedy shows, as for his fast paced life, multiple marriages and battles with drug addiction.
- Harold Clayton Lloyd, an actor, stunt performer, and comedian, belonged to the Hollywood Lodge of Masons. He was a successful actor during the silent film era. Harold received many honoraries and even a star on Hollywood’s walk of fame in 1960. His initiation into Freemasonry and journey in the brotherhood has not been put into the public’s spotlight.
- Marion Micheal Morrison, famously known as John Wayne and nicknamed Duke, was also a mason. He was an actor, director, and producer. Micheal made a big debut in the box office draws due to his roles in top Western Films.
- William Clark Gable was born on February 1, 1901 in Cadiz, Ohio, to Adeline (Hershelman) and William Henry Gable, an oil-well driller. He was of German, Irish, and Swiss-German descent.
- Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher.
- Jesse Jackson was born on October 8, 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for S.O.S. - Saving Our Schools (2015), Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) and Tay Da Prince Feat. John Legend: Love One Another (2020).
- Andrew Jackson is known for Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Tenet (2020) and Dunkirk (2017).
- Harry Houdini, The great American escape artist and magician Houdini (immortalized by a memorable performance by Tony Curtis in the eponymous 1953 film) was born Erich Weiss on March 24, 1874 in Budapest, Hungary, though he often gave his birthplace as Appleton, Wisconsin, where he was raised.
- Ernest Borgnine was born Ermes Effron Borgnino on January 24, 1917 in Hamden, Connecticut. His parents were Anna (Boselli), who had emigrated from Carpi (MO), Italy, and Camillo Borgnino, who had emigrated from Ottiglio (AL), Italy.
- Mel Blanc, known as "The Man of Thousand Voices" is regarded as the most prolific actor to ever work in Hollywood with over a thousand screen credits. He developed and performed nearly 400 distinct character voices with precision and a uniquely expressive vocal range.
- Charles A. Lindbergh was born on February 4, 1902 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He was a writer, known for The Spirit of St. Louis (1957), Coast to Coast in 48 Hours (1929) and 40,000 Miles with Lindbergh (1928).
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart grew up in Salzburg under the regulation of his strict father Leopold who also was a famous composer of his time.
- Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in Florida, Missouri in 1835, grew up in Hannibal. He was a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River. Throughout his career, Twain served as a writer, lecturer, reporter, editor, printer, and prospector.
- Glenn Ford, legendary actor was born Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford in Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne, Quebec, Canada, to Hannah Wood (Mitchell) and Newton Ford, a railroad executive. His family moved to Santa Monica, California when he was eight years old.
- Will Rogers, World-famous, widely popular American humorist of the vaudeville stage and of silent and sound films, Will Rogers graduated from military school, but his first real job was in the livestock business in Argentina, of all places.
- Gene Autry, After high school Gene Autry worked as a laborer for the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad in Oklahoma. Next he was a telegrapher. In 1928 he began singing on a local radio station, and three years later he had his own show and was making his first recordings.
- Nat 'King' Cole was born Nathaniel Adams Coles (he later dropped the "s" in his surname) in Montgomery, Alabama. He received music lessons from his mother and his family moved to Chicago when he was only five, where his father, Edward James Coles, was a minister at the True Light Baptist Church
- George D. Wallace, Actor in Forbidden Planet
- Douglas Fairbanks, Actor in The Thief of Bagdad
- Colonel Sanders, Actor in Monty (III), known for Fortune (2016).
- Ludwig van Beethoven was the child of a Flamian musician family and became a member of the electoral orchestra of Bonn in 1783. In 1787 he studied at Mozart's in Vienna and in 1792 he moved all to Vienna becoming a student of Joseph Haydn.
- Winston Churchill, Born in Blenheim Palace, the residence of his grandfather, the 7th Duke of Marlborough. His father was the Duke's third son, Lord Randolph Churchill. His mother, Jennie Jerome, was the daughter of an American financier.
- Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 - April 7, 1947) was an American industrialist, business magnate, founder of the Ford Motor Company, and chief developer of the assembly line technique of mass production.
- J. Edgar Hoover: Master Mason at 25, Throughout his career, Hoover received numerous accolades from the Masonic order for his contributions and achievements. His involvement in Freemasonry undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping his character and values as he went on to become one of the most influential figures in American law enforcement history.
- Winston Churchill: Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was a British statesman, soldier, and writer who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, from 1940 to 1945 during the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955.
- Louis Pasteur - Father jab: French chemist and microbiologist (1822-1895). Louis Pasteur was a French chemist, pharmacist, and microbiologist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization.
- Rudyard Kipling - English writer and poet (1865–1936)
- Voltaire - French writer, historian, and philosopher (1694–1778)
- Prince Philip – The Duke of Edinburgh was initiated into freemasonry in 1952 at Navy Lodge No. 2612. He held many positions within the order and was honored with a special jewel for his long service to Masonry.
- Arnold Palmer - Palmer was a professional golfer who was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. He was initiated into a lodge in Pennsylvania in 1968, and he went on to become a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason.
- Babe Ruth - Ruth was one of the greatest baseball players of all time and is still remembered fondly today for his immense talent and accomplishments. He was initiated into a Massachusetts lodge in 1919, and he eventually became a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason.
- Joe DiMaggio: DiMaggio is considered to be one of baseball’s greatest players, leading the New York Yankees to nine World Series Championships during his tenure with the team. He was initiated into San Francisco’s Olympic Lodge No. 362 in 1941, becoming a Master Mason shortly after that.
- Muhammad Ali: Ali is widely considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time, having won three world heavyweight championships during his career. He joined Muhammad Temple No. 12 in Chicago as an Entered Apprentice Freemason in 1975.
Freemasons in Space
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Freemasons have always been in the forefront of the scientific community; from the founding of the British Royal Society to today’s NASA program in the United States. Sadly, freemasonry is a secret society having an oath to uphold that prevents them from telling the truth under penalty of death; isn't it nice to know that people who swore to keep secrets happen to be in the highest places in the field of politicians, science, and religion.
The following is a short and incomplete list of Freemasons who have been a part of the exploration of outer space (hoax).
- Sir Isaac Newton - One of the most renowned natural philosophers of all time and a key figure in the Scientific Revolution, Newton was a prominent Freemason who was initiated into the fraternity in 1678.
- Galileo Galilei - The Italian physicist and astronomer is considered to be one of the leading figures of the Scientific Revolution and is credited for inventing the telescope (although he didn't invent the telescope). He was initiated into a Masonic Lodge in 1611.
- Charles Darwin - The English naturalist is best known for his theory of evolution which revolutionized biology and greatly impacted science as a whole. He became an active Freemason at age 29 in 1837.
- Albert Einstein: One of the most influential physicists of all time, Einstein developed his groundbreaking Theory of Relativity while working at Zurich’s Federal Polytechnic Institute in 1915. He joined a Lodge in 1908 when he was 32 years old.
- Buzz Aldrin, the first Freemason Astronaut to fake stepping foot on the moon, has an incredible life story that clearly shows his impact on history, science, and Freemasonry today. Aldrin carried an embroidered flag depicting the emblem of the Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction. Clear Lake Lodge No. 1417 Seabrook, Texas
- Kenneth S. Kleinknecht, Manager of the Apollo Program, Command and Service Modules. Deputy Manager of the Gemini Program. Manager of Project Mercury. Fairview Lodge No. 699 Fairview, Ohio
- Clark C. McClelland, ScO, Space Shuttle Fleet 1958 - 1992. Lodge 301 Venus, Florida
- James Edwin Webb, Administrator of NASA 1961-1968. University Lodge No. 408 Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Leroy Gordon Cooper, Jr. Astronaut Mercury 9, "Faith 7", Gemini V. Carbondale Lodge No. 82 Carbondale, Colorado
- Donn F. Eisele Astronaut Apollo 7. Luthor B. Turner Lodge No. 732 Columbus Ohio
- John H. Glenn, Jr. Astronaut Mercury 6, "Friendship 7". Concord Lodge No. 688 New Concord, Ohio
- Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Astronaut Mercury 4 "Liberty Bell 7", Gemini 3, Apollo 1. Mitchell Lodge No. 228 Mitchell, Indiana
- James Irwin Astronaut Apollo 15
- Edgar Dean Mitchell Astronaut Apollo 14. Artesia Lodge No. 28 Artesia, New Mexico
- Walter M. Schirra, Jr. Astronaut Mercury 8 "Sigma 7", Gemini VI, Apollo 7. Canaveral Lodge No. 339 Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Thomas P. Stafford Astronaut Gemini VII, Gemini IX-A, Apollo 10, Apollo 18. Western Star Lodge No. 138 Weatherford, Oklahoma
- Paul J. Weitz Astronaut Skylab 2, Challenger (STS-6) Lawrence Lodge No. 708 Erie, Pennsylvania
Note: Neil Armstrong was not a freemason; his father, Stephen Koenig Armstrong, was an active freemason from 1931 until his death in 1990. (Grand Lodge F&AM Ohio records). Some websites have further reported him as a 33° or a "Grand Officer", neither of which have been confirmed.